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Mar 2023
7m 57s

The Most Distorted Verse in the Bible

LIGONIER MINISTRIES
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John 3:16 is one of the most famous verses in the Bible. It's also one of the most distorted passages in Scripture. In this episode, R.C. Sproul explains what this verse actually teaches about the depths of God's love in salvation.

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